Graham Stringer MP: speeches

Speeches

• 1 Jul 2026 · Astronomy and Space Science: Funding · Hansard source

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  Particle physics and astronomy have had a rough deal since the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council—PPARC—was abolished about 19 years ago. I understand that the justification being put out by the Science Minister and other Ministers is that there has been a change to mission-driven research as opposed to fundamental blue-skies research. This is a mistake: most practical applications of science have come from scientists asking fundamental questions that had no relevance at the time. Does the Minister agree that the policy is a mistake?

• 23 Jun 2026 · Fly-tipping: Residential Areas · Hansard source

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  Any hon. Members who wish to take off their jackets have permission to do so. I call Melanie Onn to move the motion.

• 23 Jun 2026 · Fly-tipping: Residential Areas · Hansard source

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  Order. I remind hon. Members that if they want to participate in the debate, they should bob at the end of every speech. I will call the Front-Bench spokespeople at 10.30 am. Doing the simple arithmetic, that means there will be a time limit of four minutes on speeches.

• 23 Jun 2026 · Fly-tipping: Residential Areas · Hansard source

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  Order. Your time is up. Before calling the Front-Bench spokespeople, I remind hon. Members that although there are often good reasons for being late to a debate, it is a courtesy to both the Chair and other hon. Members participating in the debate to put in a note explaining those reasons. I call Sarah Dyke.

• 23 Jun 2026 · Fly-tipping: Residential Areas · Hansard source

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  Order. I ask the Minister to leave a couple of minutes for the proposer of the debate to wind up.

• 2 Jun 2026 · Murder of Henry Nowak · Hansard source

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  In the ’80s and ’90s in this country, many police officers carried out their duties in a prejudicial and racist way. I am proud of having worked alongside many others to eliminate that racism as much as we could. However, we are now left with what is perhaps a more difficult problem to deal with, because many police officers and other public servants are now frightened that they will be accused of racism in carrying out those duties. What actions can the Home Secretary and the Cabinet take to reassure people who are accused of racism that proper process will be followed and that they will not just be left out of a job forever?

• 21 May 2026 · Women’s Health and Wellbeing: Online Censorship · Hansard source

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  I did not want to interrupt the hon. Lady in what has been an interesting debate, but I remind hon. Members that if you say “you”, that is me—

• 21 May 2026 · Women’s Health and Wellbeing: Online Censorship · Hansard source

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  I did not want to interrupt the debate, but it is worth remembering for future debates. Question put and agreed to . Resolved , That this House has considered the matter of the censorship of women’s health and wellbeing content online.

• 14 Apr 2026 · National Suicide Prevention Standard · Hansard source

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  I remind hon. Members that they may make a speech only with the prior permission of the Member in charge and the Minister. I have received no information that such permission has been given. As is the convention for 30-minute debates, there will not be an opportunity for the Member in charge to wind up.

• 14 Apr 2026 · Ground-mounted Solar Panels: Alternatives · Hansard source

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  Order. Two hon. Members have intervened after coming late to the debate. As a courtesy to the Chair and Members, they really should send a note. I have had a note from another hon. Member who wishes to intervene, who has done things properly and has not yet intervened. I say that to hon. Members for this debate and for future reference.

• 14 Apr 2026 · Ground-mounted Solar Panels: Alternatives · Hansard source

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  Order.

• 14 Apr 2026 · Ground-mounted Solar Panels: Alternatives · Hansard source

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  Order. Before the Minister starts his speech, I remind him to leave a couple of minutes at the end for the Member in charge to wind up.

• 14 Apr 2026 · Ground-mounted Solar Panels: Alternatives · Hansard source

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  Order. I call the shadow Minister.

• 14 Apr 2026 · “For Women Scotland” Court Ruling: First Anniversary · Hansard source

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  Order. I remind hon. Members that interventions should be short and to the point. We have had two quite lengthy interventions. The business is not oversubscribed, so if hon. Members wish to bob, they may well catch my eye.

• 14 Apr 2026 · “For Women Scotland” Court Ruling: First Anniversary · Hansard source

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  Order. I remind Members that they should bob if they wish to speak, as it is very helpful in determining whether to put a time limit on. Given the number of Members standing, however, I will not be putting a time limit on now.

• 14 Apr 2026 · “For Women Scotland” Court Ruling: First Anniversary · Hansard source

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  Order. Can the hon. Lady bring her comments to a close, having answered the hon. Gentleman’s question?

• 23 Mar 2026 · Topical Questions · Hansard source

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  The Home Secretary has been commendably robust in her response to antisemitism and attacks on Jewish institutions, particularly since the two members of the congregation at Heaton Park synagogue were killed. After that attack, the Macdonald inquiry was set up to look into hate crime and public order. I think this afternoon is the first time that we have heard that that inquiry is not going to report until May, when it was promised for February this year. Can the Home Secretary speed it up, please?

• 23 Mar 2026 · Puberty Blockers Clinical Trial · Hansard source

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  The hon. Member is making great efforts to be balanced in his presentation on behalf of the Petitions Committee. He says this is a complex area, but surely it is actually quite simple: we should not be experimenting on children, particularly as we cannot do double-blind experiments. Those are two fundamental reasons why these so-called experiments should not go ahead.

• 18 Mar 2026 · Student Loans · Hansard source

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  It is a long time since I went to university, but there was a belief then that the least important things we got out of it were degrees and job prospects. There was a value in education itself. The right hon. Lady seems to think that the only reason to go to university is mercenary.

• 17 Mar 2026 · Rural Roads · Hansard source

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  Order. The hon. Gentleman has secured a debate that has attracted a lot of attention—I have 16 Members who have put in to speak. The rules say that I must call the Front-Bench spokespeople at 5.10 pm. At the moment, that means that those who have put in to speak will have a minute, or fractionally over. The hon. Gentleman is entitled to carry on with his speech, but I ask him to bear that in mind.

• 17 Mar 2026 · Rural Roads · Hansard source

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  Minister, if you could, please leave a minute or so at the end of your contribution for the Member in charge to wind up.

• 17 Mar 2026 · Rural Roads · Hansard source

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  Can hon. Members leave quietly, please? We wish to start the debate.

• 17 Mar 2026 · Rural Roads · Hansard source

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  Order. I am going to put a one-minute limit on speeches. If there are interventions, some people will simply not get in to speak.

• 17 Mar 2026 · Rural Roads · Hansard source

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  Order. I noticed that the hon. Lady arrived very late to the debate. It is not allowed, particularly in a massively oversubscribed debate like this, to come in and intervene.

• 17 Mar 2026 · Child Maintenance Service · Hansard source

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  I will call Vikki Slade, but I want to hear from the Minister because this is an important debate. I am going to restrict the hon. Lady to two minutes.